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Keilir

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland378 m

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VolcanoReykjanes Peninsula

Keilir

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland378 m

About

Keilir is a Pleistocene subglacial mound or perhaps a conical tuya on Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. Basal area is 0.

Standing on a volcano puts things in perspective. The earth beneath your feet is alive and restless.

Basal area is 0. 773 km2, summit area 0. 004 km2, basal width 0.

Check road conditions before heading to volcanic areas. Some roads close seasonally or after weather events.

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Map of Keilir

Keilir is in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 63.9412°N, 22.1722°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation: 378 m above sea level
Off the main road: 2.6 km from Route 41
Nearest town: Vogar — 11.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 25 km in a straight line
What else is close: 422 mapped places within 20 km

Keilir weather and conditions

At Keilir in Reykjanes, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Keilir

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Small groups

Lagoons & spa

Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

Blue Lagoon Admission

Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Photos & videos

Keilir — photo by Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Photo: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

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Is it safe to visit Keilir?

Keilir is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.

How do I get to Keilir?

Keilir is in Reykjanes Peninsula. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

Can I hike Keilir?

It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.

What should I know about volcanic gas near Keilir?

Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Búrfoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Kermóafossar

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjanes Peninsula

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

7.6 km·~9 min drive

Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vogar

11 km·~14 min drive

Vogar's municipal swimming pool per Visit Reykjanes — a staffed geothermal pool, not a…

#3.Þórunnarlaug

13 km·~16 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

16 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjanes Peninsula

Campsites

#1.Grindavík

16 km·~20 min drive

The Grindavik camping site features all the necessary comforts and services

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Grindavík

16 km·~20 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#3.Happy Campsite Keflavík

17 km·~20 min drive

The Happy Campsite is located only 6 min from the KEF Airport and has all the necessary…

#4.Viðistaðatúni

18 km·~22 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

4 campsites near Reykjanes Peninsula

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

15 km·~18 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

15 km·~18 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

16 km·~19 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Olís

19 km·~23 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjanes Peninsula

Gas stations

#1.Vogar

11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Einhella

14 km·~17 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Suðurhella

15 km·~18 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðurhella

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjanes Peninsula

Tours

#1.Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

10 hours

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

from 218.750 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Lagoon Admission

3 hours

from 16.490 ISKView tour →

#3.Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

7 hours

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 19.550 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjanes Peninsula

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community